Description
Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory chicken and rice mixture, then simmered in a rich and creamy Thai coconut red curry sauce. This comforting dish blends classic cabbage rolls with bold, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
1 head green cabbage
1 tbsp avocado oil
1.1 pounds ground chicken
1/2 cup basmati rice, cooked
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, diced
1 can (14 oz/400 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
4 garlic cloves, grated
1/2 lime, juiced
3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Remove the core from the cabbage and place it cut side down in a large pot of hot water. Simmer for 10 minutes, flip, and simmer another 5 minutes until leaves are softened.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked rice, chili flakes, garlic powder, soy sauce, and diced scallions. Mix gently until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, grated garlic, lime juice, chicken broth, and Thai red curry paste until smooth.
- Carefully peel softened cabbage leaves. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each leaf, fold the bottom over, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Grease a large pot or Dutch oven with avocado oil and line the bottom with extra cabbage leaves.
- Arrange cabbage rolls seam side down in the pot.
- Pour the coconut curry sauce over the rolls and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 60 minutes until the rolls are tender and fully cooked.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with extra scallions.
Notes
Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken for a slightly different flavor.
Add finely chopped mushrooms, carrots, or spinach to the filling for extra vegetables.
Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing curry paste or chili flakes.
Jasmine rice can be substituted for basmati rice.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days with extra sauce.
Freeze cooled rolls with sauce for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
